Here's a quick tutorial on how to set up and utilize our LTL Spot Quoting tool, which is handy for larger LTL / Volume Shipping. Please note that only full-access users can add, edit, or remove carrier emails.
Getting Started
Creating a list of your Carrier Contacts is easy. Click here to be guided through adding your carrier contacts.
Requesting a Spot Quote
First, you'll select the LTL Mode, then enter all the shipment spec data into the quote page, from there select Show my rates.
From the Rates page, you'll click the up/down arrow at the bottom to select Get more rates using Spot Quotes.
A slider opens up to allow you to select Carrier groups/contacts, attach documents, add one or more equipment types, and Special Instructions.
Target Price
Users can request a Target Price when sending out TL quote requests. Your providers will see this on their dashboard when entering their quote amount.
All set?
Click 'Send out for quotes'. We'll email the quote to your contacts with a link back to Freightview Carrier for them to enter a rate.
And that's it! You can check your notifications and the In Process tab for updates from here.
Once you receive a rate you like, click to Award it to that carrier, and Confirm the shipment.
Next, you can choose to either use your own BOL, Print BOL only, or Schedule pickup and Print BOL.
On the carrier side, they'll be asked to Confirm the pick-up is scheduled and have a few additional options:
- Upload Paperwork
- Enter life cycle updates: Picked up, In Transit, Delivered
- Send messages with more info, requests
Manual Entry
Do you already have a rate? You can add a Manual Rate here and select Spot Quote. From there, you'll book through the same process as previously shown.
Spot Quote Analytics
Want to check your carrier's engagement statistics? Our Analytics page offers a Spot Quote segment highlighting response times and percentages.
Click HERE to learn more about the power of FV Analytics.
Questions? Reach out to our Support Team: 913-353-6188